Be conscious. Too much screen time can cause more problems than you'd think! Headaches, fatigue, brain fog, anxiety, irritability, chronic neck pain, and lack of physical activity are just a few. iPhone users can set limits on their phones, such as a certain time restriction for daily use of social media apps. The phone can be set to automatically change to an orange filter for your bedtime, which can make a huge difference if you have trouble falling asleep!

Meditation. It's intimidating. But, you can learn to use meditation for achieving a goal, nailing a performance or presentation, relieving insomnia, managing anxiety, reducing symptoms of ADD/HD in children, improving relationships, and more. You can retrain your brain. Two of my favorites for anxiety and insomnia are: "Meditation Oasis" by Mary and Richard Maddux, and "Meditation Minis" by Chel Hamilton for when you are short on time.

From the inside, out. Maintenance of a healthy mix of gut bacteria is essential for digestion, bowel heath, immunity, mood regulation, and more. These are my personal favorite probiotics! VSL#3 is the higher priced one ($50-$60) and the NOW brand is much less expensive, but I find it to be almost equally effective. Always consult with your healthcare provider before starting any new supplements. Full blog post on probiotics coming soon to Approachable NP.

Worth it. Yep, therapy. On a couch, telling a stranger all your details. There may be a few people on Earth who don't need a therapist, and who are thriving all on their own. But as for the other 90% of us - we are masters at distracting and repressing - and it steals so much. I believe in it, and I have spent hundreds of hours on the couch myself. Click the link below for a reliable list of providers in Louisiana. I have 2 favorites in Lafayette, LA.

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This book right here. (I wish I could put hand clap emojis).   There have not been many books that have affected my life in such a profound way as this one. Insomnia is a beast. Chronic insomnia is debilitating. If you have ever experienced prolonged insomnia, and you want to put in the work, time, effort to fix it - FOR GOOD - this one is for you.

TheraSpecs are therapeutic blue light glasses that filter the light that can trigger or worsen migraines and headaches, post-concussion syndrome, vestibular disorders, and other light-sensitive conditions.

Exercise. The best thing you can give your body other than sleep. SP is a workout program for all seasons, budgets, and lifestyles. A customizable, minimal equipment, minimal cost, minimal time commitment solution. So many options, so much support. For the fitness regulars and the day 1'ers. This program has given me so much consistency, and helped me achieve aesthetic goals, lowered my blood pressure, cholesterol, and inflammatory markers. Click the image to check it out! Love this program!

Revive Performance Training located in Youngsville, Louisiana serves all ages. Strength, conditioning, cycle, yoga, sport-specific and coming soon... Nutrition and Lifestyle coaching with Yours Truly!